Model UP550 Program Controller can store up to 30
program patterns, and has a powerful control capability and
the user-friendly large numerical display. The UP550 features
as standard many functions which are necessary for various
control applications, and all of these functions such as
program setting function, control function, control computation function, signal computation function, etc. can be
configured by using the keys on the front panel. The
instrument has five types of control strategies, and also an
overshoot suppressing function "SUPER" and a heating
suppressing function "SUPER 2" built in as standard, as
well as an auto-tuning function.
■Main Features
• Extra-large digital display allows the indicated values to be
read even from a long distance. LEDs of 20 mm height are
used for the process variable display.
This is a five-digit display for heigher resolution.
• User-friendly, full-dot LCD display, capable of showing
not only control setpoints (SPs) and parameters but also
program patterns and deviation (DV) trend logs.
• Program setting function with storage capacity for up to 30
program patterns and 300 program segments, allowing the
controller to be used for a wide range of heat-treatment
applications.
• Five types of control function, including single-loop
control, cascade control, loop control with PV autoselector, enabling the operator to start control operation
immediately after simply entering the settings.
• The program pattern-2 retransmission function outputs a
program pattern by way of the retransmission output. This
function is used in combination with retransmission output
setup parameter RET 1 or RET 2, for which program
pattern-2 should selected, and is used for pattern
transmission to another instrument(available for UP made
1, 2, 6 or 7).
• Parameters and program patterns can be easily set using a
personal computer. ("Parameter setting tool (model
LL100)" sold separately is required.)
• Universal input and output enables users to set or change
freely the type of measured inputs, measurement input
range, type of control output, etc. from the front panel.
• Contact inputs (up to 7 points) and contact outputs (up to 7
points) can be employed and functions can be assigned to
each contact (the maximum number of points varies
depending on the specification code), with one additional
contact input available by specifying the appropriate suffix
code. (Contact outputs can be increased up to eight; see
"Number of Event/Alarm Outputs" on page 2 or "Contact
Outputs" on page 7.)
• Various communication function are provided. Communication is possible with personal computer, programable
logic controller, and other controllers.
UP550
UP550E
“E” indicates with the
model with expanded
functions.
■Functional Specifications
● Program Setting Function
The program setting function increases or decreases the value
of a target setpoint (SP) according to a given program pattern
that varies with time. The controller stores two or more
program patterns and the operator can switch between them
according to the operating status. Each program pattern
consists of multiple line segments (program segments). The
operator sets the time interval of each program segment using
the segment time or slope. The operator can also set such
instructions as the number of repeats, start/stop, and status
output (event output) for a given program pattern.
Number of program patterns: 30 maximum
Number of program segments per pattern: 99 maximum
Number of program segments: 300 maximum (sum of
Configurable number of events: 400 maximum (sum of
Number of program repeats:
Segment time: 0 minute 0 s to 59 minute 59 s, o r 0 h 0
Start/stop of program pattern:
Switching between program patterns:
Target setpoint (SP)
Segment time
segments for all program patterns)
events for all program patterns)
999 maximum, or unlimited repeats.
minute to 99 h 59 minute.
Program patterns can be started (RUN),
stopped (RESET), paused (hold) or advanced
by means of contact inputs or from instrument
operation.
Achieved by contact inputs or from instrument
operation.
The wait function delays the execution of a program pattern
when a process-variable (PV) input fails to keep track of
changes in the given target SP. The wait function has two
parameters: a wait zone and a wait time. The wait zone is a
margin of deviation that is used to judge how precisely the
PV input is tracking. The wait time is the time to wait for a
PV input to reach the wait zone. If a PV input reaches the
wait zone within the given wait time, the program advances
to the next segment. Even if the PV input fails to reach the
wait zone within the given wait time, the program also
advances to the next segment when the wait time elapses.
Wa it time:OFF, or 0 minute 1 s to 99 minute 59 s or
0 h 1 minute to 99 h 59 minute.
Wait zone:0 to 10% of measured input range width.
UP Modes and Program Setting Function
The UP modes with a single program setting function are:
Single-loop control, cascade primary-loop
control, loop control with PV switching, loop
control with PV auto-selector, and cascade control.
Note that, in cascade control, the program
setting function acts on the primary-loop only.
Program Setting Function and PID Parameters
Switching
The controller can switch between PID parameter sets as a
program pattern progresses.
Segment PID selection:
PID-parameter numbers being used can be
selected on a segment basis.
Zone PID selection:
PID parameter sets are switched depending on
the value of the applied PV input. Either the
reference point method (reference point: a
setpoint for switching between PID parameter
sets) or the reference deviation method is used
for the switching.
Reference point method:
Divides the measuring input range into as
many as seven zones using a maximum of
six reference points, and switching between
PID parameter sets is done on a zone basis.
Reference deviation method:
Switches between PID parameter sets
depending on whether the control deviation
(DV) is within the given reference deviation
or exceeding the deviation. This method has
priority over the reference point method
during operation.
Time Events
The time event function notifies the progress of a program
pattern, such as the time when the program moves from one
segment to another, by means of an indicator lamp or contact
output.
Configurable number of time events: Max.8 points
Time event setpoint:
Allows the controller to output a time event
ON or OFF after the lapse of a specific time
from when the program switches from one
segment to another. The lapse of time is
configurable between 0 minute 0 s and 99 h 59
minute.
Number of time event indicator lamps: 4 points (TME 1, 2,
3, 4)
PV Events
The PV event is a PV/DV alarm function defined within a
given program pattern.
Configurable number of PV events: 8 points maximum
PV event indicator lamps: 2 points (PVE1 and PVE2)
Event types: PV high limit, PV low limit, Deviation high
limit, Deviation low limit, Deenergized on
deviation high limit, Deenergized on deviation
low limit, Deviation high and low limits, High
and low limits within deviation, Deenergized
on PV high limit, Deenergized on PV low
limit, SP high limit, SP low limit, Output high
limit, Output low limit.
Configurable ranges of PV events:
PV alarm: -100 to 100% of measured input
range
DV alarm: -100 to 100% of measured input
range width
Alarm hysteresis: 0.0 to 100.0% of measured
input range width
Instrument Alarm Functions
The instrument alarm function outputs PV, deviation, SP,
and other alarm without regards to the program pattern.
Controller has four instrument alarm outputs.
Alam types: PV high limit, PV low limit, Deviation high
limit, Deviation low limit, Deenergized on
deviation high limit, Deenergized on deviation
low limit, Deviation high and low limits, High
and low limits within deviation, Deenergized
on PV high limit, Deenergized on PV low
limit, SP high limit, SP low limit, Output high
limit, Output low limit.
Alarm setting range:
PV/SP alarm: -100 to 100 % of measured
input range.
Deviation alarm: -100 to 100 % of measured
input range width.
Output alarm: -5.0 to 105.0 % of output value.
Alarm hysteresis: 0.0 to 100.0 % of measured
input range width.
Stand-by action:
Stand-by action can be set to make PV/
deviation alarm OFF during start-up or after
SP change until SP reaches the normal region.
Other alarm actions:
Sensor grounding alarm: Detects sensor
deterioration and outputs an alarm.
Fault diagnostic alarm:
Input burnout, A/D conversion error, RJC error
FAIL output:
Abnormality in Software, Abnormality in
Hardware
Number of Instrument Alarm Settings: 4 points
Number of Instrument Alarm Outputs: Max. 4 points
• As many as seven event and instrument alarms in
combination can be output using contact outputs (standard
feature). (Note that a control output relay can be used as
the output device of time event number 5. This increases
the number of contact outputs to eight.)
• Number of contact (relay) outputs:
3 (standard), or 4 (if a control output relay is
used as the output device of time event
number 5)
• Number of contact (open-collector transistor) outputs:
4 (standard)
From the above, up to 8 point outputs can be obtained.
• Any of Time Events, PV Events and Instrument Alarm
function can be assigned to contacts for the above number
of outputs. However, the timer delay alarm can be
assigned to the first alarm output only. Also, the fifth time
event is assignable only to the control output relay. Events
and the alarm status can be read via communication in
addition to output as the above alarm output.
• The controller is shipped from the factory with the
following settings:
Number of time events: 4
Number of PV events: 2
Number of instrument alarms: 1
● Control Functions
UP Mode
The following types of basic control can be set as the UP
mode by the user.
Single-loop control (UP mode 1):
The most simple and basic control function.
Cascade primary-loop control (UP mode 2):
Output tracking function and cascade control
logic are provided. Suitable for primary-loop
cascade control.
Cascade control (UP mode 4):
Dual control function for cascade control in a
single instrument.
Loop control with PV switching (UP mode 6):
Two measured inputs are switched for control
depending on the value of contact input or
measured input.
Loop control with PV auto-selector (UP mode 7):
Two measured inputs are automatically
selected for control with a high, low, average
or temperature-difference selector.
● Control Computation Functions
In each UP mode, the following types of control computation can be selected:
Continuous PID control, Time proportional
PID control, Position proportional PID control
(for UP550-1■), Relay ON/OFF control, and
Heating/Cooling control (for UP550-2■).
Number of PID parameter sets:
Up to eight sets can be set; eight sets each for
the main loop and slave loop in the case of
cascade control.
Auto-tuning: Available as standard. Possible to activate
auto-tuning for both main and slave loops for
cascade control.
"SUPER" function:
Overshoots generated by abrupt changes in the
target setpoint or by disturbances can be
suppressed.
"SUPER 2" function:
This function stabilizes the state of control
that is unstable due to hunting, etc. without
requiring any change in PID constants, when
the load and/or gain varies greatly, or when
there is a difference between the characteristics of temperature zones.
Preset output function:
When the instrument is in Stop mode,
measured input is burnt-out, or an abnormality
is found in an input circuit, a preset setpoint is
output as a control output.
Control cycle time
Each cycle time can be selected under the
following conditions:
100 ms:Available when UP mode is not cascade
control (UP mode 4).
200 ms:Available when UP mode is cascade control
(UP mode 4).
(Set value when shipped from the factory: 200 ms)
Operation Mode Switching
(Note: Communication enables all the following
mode switching to be executed.)
AUTO/MANUAL switching:
Bumpless switching between automatic
operation mode and manual control mode is
available by using instrument operation or
contact input. The contact input has priority
over instrument operation or switching by
communication.
RUN (PRG)/STOP (RESET) switching:
Bumpless switching from Run to Stop mode is
available by using the front key or contact
input. The contact input has priority over the
front key or switching by communication.
Control computation is valid in Run mode but
not in Stop mode. The preset value is output
as a control output. Other functions operate
normally.
CASCADE/Local SP switching:
Switching between the cascade, automatic and
manual operating modes is available by using
instrument operation or contact input when in
Cascade control. The contact input has
priority over instrument operation or switching by communication.
Control Parameters Setting Range
Proportional band: 0.1 to 999.9%
0.0 to 999.9% (for heating/cooling PID
control), 0.0% available for ON/OFF control.
Integral time: 1 to 6,000 s, or OFF (for Manual reset)
Derivative time: 1 to 6,000 s, or OFF
ON/OFF control hysteresis: 0.0 to 100.0% of measured
input range width
Preset output value: -5.0 to 105.0% (0 mA or less cannot
When manual control is carried out with 4 to
20 mA output, control output can be output
down to about 0 mA (shutdown is specified
for -5.0% or less).
Rate-of-change limiter for output: OFF or 0.1 to 100.0%/s
Deadband for heating/cooling control: -100.0 to 50.0% for
output value
Deadband for position-proportional control: 1.0 to 10.0%
for output
● Configuration of Input/Output Signal
Measured Input Computations
Input processing, Square root extraction (voltage input only,
Input low cut 0.0 to 5.0%), Ten-segment linearizer function,
Segment bios, Bias addition (-100.0 to 100.0%), and First
order lag filter (off, time constant 1 to 120 s)
Auxiliary Input Computations
Input processing, Square root extraction (Input low cut 0.0 to
5.0%), Bias addition (-100.0 to 100.0%), Ratio multiplication
(0.001 to 9.999), First order lag filter (OFF, time constant 1
to 120 s)
● Display and Operation Functions
PV Display
The controller display either PV1 or PV2 (only during
cascade control), when switched, on the 5-digit display.
The number of display digits is 4 or 5. For thermocouple or
RTD, data below the decimal point can be set not to display.
The display range is -19999 to 30000 and the display span is
30000 or less. [550.00 appearing in the product photograph
on page 1 cannot actually be displayed.]
LCD Display
Some data are displayed on LCD display unit. Each screen is
called “display”.
Five types of display are provided; Operating display,
Operating parameter setting display, Program parameters
setting display, Setup parameter setting display and SELECT
display.
Operating display:
Necessary data for operation is displayed
according to UP mode.
Such items as Pragram pattern, Setpoint,
Control Ouput, control output bar, deviation
trend is displayed. Time base of deviation
trend is 120 s to 20 h.
Operating parameters setting display:
The Operating paramters, which are mainly
changed during operation, such as PID
constant, are displayed.
Program Parameters Setting display:
Setting of Program pattern, stand-by action,
parameters of Repeat action are displayed.
Setup Parameters Setting display:
The Setup parameters to configure functions
of the instrument before starting operation are
displayed. The explanation of each parameters
is provided.
UT mode is set in this display.
SELECT display:
Up to five displays which are frequently
accessed can be selected from Operating
parameter setting display and Setup parameters setting display.
Status Lamps
Event indicator lamps:
Seven lamps, TME1, TME2, TME3, TME4,
PVE1, PVE2, and AL1
Operation mode indicator lamps:
PRG (program operation), RST (operation at a
stop), HLD (operation hold), LOC (local
setting), MAN (manual operation), CAS
(cascade operation), and PV2 (process
variable 2)
Operation Keys
▲, ▼keys: Increase or decrease setpoints and other
parameters displayed on the LCD display.
DISP key: Switches from one data value to another on
the LCD display.
SET/ENT key: Used for setting or changing set data,
switching the LCD displayed contents, and
switching operation modes except for A/M.
MODE key:Switches between the operating modes.
䉮PT. No 䉭 key:
Selects the pattern number.
RUN key: Initiates the program operation.
RESET key: Stop and reset the program operation.
Security Function
Key-lock from parameter setting and,
operation can be inhibited by a password.
Status lamps
Indicates PV2 reading (PV2), time events (TIME1
to TIME4), PV events (PVE1 and PVE2),
instrument alarm (AL1), program operation (PRG),
stop of program operation (RST), operation hold
(HLD), local operation (LOC), manual operation
(MAN), and cascade operation (CAS).
Communication port for light loader
Parameters and programs are set via
communication from a personal computer.
Operation keys
Increase/decrease the setpoint values (▲, ▼),
switch between displays (DISP), switch between
operation modes (MODE), select between
parameters/set values (SET/ENT), switch between
program patterns (䉭PT. No䉮 ), start program
operation (RUN), and stop program operation
(RESET).
Displays PV and error codes when
errors are detected.
LCD display unit
Displays the setpoint value (SP),
program pattern, output value, bar
graph (of deviations), deviation,
deviation trend, valve opening, and
the setting item and setting value of
a parameter, etc.
GS 05E01C02-01E
1st Edition Mar. 31, 2000-00
<<Contents>> <<Index>>
Examples of Communication System Configuration Diagram
(1) Personal computer link communication/
MODBUS communication
Personal computer
PV
PV
PV2
PV2
AL
AL
1
1
2
2
REM
REM
3
3
MAN1
MAN1
4
4
MAN2
MAN2
STP
STP
CAS
CAS
A/M
A/M
DISP
DISP
SET/ENT
SET/ENT
UP550
program controller
PV
PV2
AL
1
2
REM
3
MAN1
4
MAN2
STP
CAS
A/M
DISP
SET/ENT
PV
PV2
AL
1
2
REM
3
MAN1
4
MAN2
STP
CAS
A/M
DISP
SET/ENT
(2) Ladder communication(3) Coordinated operation
MELSEC-A
Programmable
controller
PV
PV2
AL
1
1
2
3
REM
4
MAN1
MAN2
STP
CAS
A/M
UP550
program controller
PV
PV2
AL
1
2
3
REM
4
MAN1
MAN2
STP
CAS
A/M
DISP
SET/ENT
DISP
SET/ENT
5
UP550 (or UP750) program controller
PV
PV2
AL
1
2
REM
3
MAN1
4
MAN2
STP
CAS
A/M
DISP
SET/ENT
PV
PV2
AL
1
2
3
REM
4
MAN1
MAN2
STP
CAS
A/M
DISP
SET/ENT
PV
PV2
AL
1
2
3
REM
4
MAN1
MAN2
STP
CAS
A/M
DISP
SET/ENT
PV
PV
PV2
AL
1
2
REM
3
MAN1
4
MAN2
STP
CAS
A/M
DISP
SET/ENT
PV
PV2
PV2
AL
AL
1
1
2
2
3
REM
REM
3
4
MAN1
MAN1
4
MAN2
MAN2
STP
STP
CAS
CAS
A/M
A/M
DISP
DISP
SET/ENT
SET/ENT
PV
PV2
AL
1
2
3
REM
4
MAN1
MAN2
STP
CAS
A/M
DISP
SET/ENT
UT750, UT550, UT520, UT350 or
UT320 digital indicating controller
Input type
Input range
code
Unspecified (When shipped from the factory)
Thermocouple
K
typeK1(1)
typeK2(2)
typeK3(3)
J
T
typeJ(4)
typeT1(5)
typeT2(6)
B
S
R
N
E
L (DIN)
U (DIN)
typeB(7)
typeS(8)
typeR(9)
typeN(10)
typeE(11)
typeL(12)
typeU1(13)
typeU2(14)
typeW(15)
plati2(16)
PR2040(17)
W97Re3(18)
JPt1(30)
RTD
W
Platinel 2
PR20-40
W97Re3-W75Re25
JPt100
JPt2(31)
Pt100
Pt1(35)
Pt2(36)
Pt3(37)
Standard
signal
DC voltage
0.4 to 2V
1 to 5V
0 to 2V
0 to 10V
-10 to 20mV
0 to100mV
0.4 to 2V(40)
1 to 5V(41)
0 to 2V(50)
0 to 10V(51)
mV1(55)
mV2(56)
OFF
Instrument
range (°C)
Instrument
range (°F)
Instrument accuracy
*1
Set the data item PV input type “IN 1” to the OFF option to leave the PV input type undefined.
-270.0 to 1370.0°C
-270.0 to 1000.0°C
-200.0 to 500.0°C
-200.0 to 1200.0°C
-270.0 to 400.0°C
0.0 to 400.0°C
0.0 to 1800.0°C
0.0 to 1700.0°C
0.0 to 1700.0°C
-200.0 to 1300.0°C
-270.0 to 1000.0°C
-200.0 to 900.0°C
-200.0 to 400.0°C
0.0 to 400.0°C
0.0 to 2300.0°C
0.0 to 1390.0°C
0.0 to 1900.0°C
0.0 to 2000.0°C
-200.0 to 500.0°C
-150.00 to 150.00°C
-200.0 to 850.0°C
-200.0 to 500.0°C
-150.00 to 150.00°C
0.400 to 2.000 V
1.000 to 5.000 V
0.000 to 2.000 V
0.00 to 10.00 V
-450.0 to 2500.0°F
-450.0 to 2300.0°F
-200.0 to 1000.0°F
-300.0 to 2300.0°F
-450.0 to 750.0°F
-200.0 to 750.0°F
32 to 3300°F
32 to 3100°F
32 to 3100°F
-300.0 to 2400.0°F
-450.0 to 1800.0°F
-300.0 to 1600.0°F
-300.0 to 750.0°F
-200.0 to 1000.0°F
32 to 4200°F
32.0 to 2500.0°F
32 to 3400°F
32 to 3600°F
-300.0 to 1000.0°F
-200.0 to 300.0°F
-300.0 to 1560.0°F
-300.0 to 1000.0°F
-200.0 to 300.0°F
Display range
-19999 to 30000
Display span 30000 or
less (Decimal point
position changeable)
±0.1% ±1 digit of instrument range at 0°C or more
±0.2% ±1 digit of instrument range at less than 0°C
• However, ±2% ±1 digit of instrument range for type K
at temperatures less than -200°C.
However, ±1% ± 1 digit of instrument range for type T
•
at temperatures less than -200°C.
±0.15% ±1 digit of instrument range at 400°C or more
±5% ±1 digit of instrument range at less than 400°C
±0.15% ± 1 digit of instrument range
±0.1% ± 1 digit of instrument range
±0.25% ±1 digit of instrument range for temperature at less than 0°C
±0.1% ±1 digit of instrument range at 0°C or more
±0.2% ±1 digit of instrument range at less than 0°C
• However, ±1.5% ±1 digit of instrument range for
type E at temperature less than -200°C.
±0.2% ±1 digit of instrument range
±0.1% ± 1 digit of instrument range
±0.5% ±1 digit of instrument range at 800°C or more
Accuracy not guaranteed for temperature less than
800°C
±0.2% ± 1 digit of instrument range
±0.1% ± 1 digit of instrument range (Note1) (Note2)
±0.2% ± 1 digit of instrument range (Note1)
±0.1% ± 1 digit of instrument range (Note1) (Note2)
±0.2% ± 1 digit of instrument range (Note1)
±0.1% ± 1 digit of instrument range
-10.00 to 20.00 mV
0.0 to 100.0 mV
Numbers in ( ) are the measurement input range codes that
apply when the communication function is used.
*1:Performance in the standard operating conditions (at 23± 2°C, 55± 10% RH, and 50/60 Hz power frequency)
Note 1:The accuracy is ±0.3°C of instrument range ±1 digit for a temperature range from 0 to 100°C
Note 2:The accuracy is ±0.5°C of instrument range ±1 digit for a temperature range from –100 to 200°C.